Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Free lycra/stinger suit hire
- 5 hours reef time at 2 spectacular outer reef locations
- All Fees and Taxes
- 1 pre-booked dive (if dive package is selected. Additional dives can be added once onboard)
- Personal flotation aids - life jackets and noodles
- 10-minute Scenic Flight (if selected)
- Glass of wine and a snack on return journey
- Use of snorkelling and scuba equipment
- BBQ lunch prepared onboard with fresh fish, prawns, steak, salads (Veg, GF, DF & Vegan options)
- Private transportation
Itinerary
Check-in at Reef Fleet Terminal between 7.15am - 7.45am. Once checked in, you can make your way down to the boat, Evolution. Be greeted by your friendly crew, who will provide you with masks and snorkel, and then enjoy arrival tea, coffee and muffins before departure.
Evolution departs Cairns at 8 am with a safety briefing on your way to your first reef location. After 1 hour and 30 minutes, you will arrive at the first reef location. This will either be Saxon Reef or Norman Reef based on weather conditions and water clarity, to ensure the best experience for all activities.
Enjoy a BBQ lunch onboard (special dietary requirements catered for). The spread features an Australian barbecue with fresh fish, steak, prawns, and a variety of salads, and breads.
Evolution arrives at the second reef location for more snorkelling and/or scuba diving. Marvel at the incredible richness and diversity of marine life as you snorkel at another Outer Reef location. If you prefer to stay dry, sit back and enjoy the views with our three deck spaces available for lounging. Dial up the adventure and choose the package with the 10-minute scenic helicopter flight to experience the Great Barrier Reef from above!
As you return to the mainland after a full day in paradise, enjoy complimentary afternoon tea of cheese, biscuits and a glass of wine as you toast to a great day visiting the Great Barrier Reef. Evolution arrives back to Cairns at approximately 4.30pm.
Meeting point
Start Location
Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Check-in is from 7.15am at Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns. Please make your way to the Down Under Cruise and Dive counter to check-in. Boat departs 8.00am.
- All divers are required to complete a Medical Questionnaire. In a commitment to the safety of our guests, divers over 65 years must have a medical clearance with a physician the confirms they are Fit To Dive. Please be aware that certain medical conditions (e.g. asthma, heart disease, diabetes) and ANY prescription medications will require a letter or email from a doctor clearing you to dive. This clearance must state your full name, the doctor's name, doctor's signature and practice and the clearance to dive for the specific medications/condition. Please review the operators Medical Questionnaire and Terms & Conditions prior to travel. Please note your Dive Instructor will conduct their own risk assessment on the day of travel to ensure the safety of all divers. This means the instructor has the authority to cancel a dive if they feel there is any risk involved, regardless of prior medical documentation.
- Children aged and under 12 years (introductory) and 10 years (certified divers) are not permitted to participate in onboard diving activities as per Queensland Australian Law.
- Children under the age of 18 must be in the immediate company of a parent or legal guardian.
- For Certified Diving, evidence of dive certification (PADI, SSI, etc.) is required from all divers day of wishing to participate in a certified dive.
- Diving within 24 hours before your flight is not permitted.
- Due to comfort, weight and balance of the aircraft, the weight limit for helicopters is 130kg. Please contact the supplier directly for further information.
- Special dietary requirements must be confirmed at least 24 hours prior to travel directly with the tour operator. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free options are available.
- If you chose a package with a dive, this includes 1 pre-booked dive only (note: dives are not included with snorkel-only packages). Additional dives can be purchased onboard on the day or direct with the operator prior to travel.
- For the intro dive, no experience is needed
- No refunds for voluntary uncompleted or attempted dives.
Traveler reviews
Absolutely amazing day...
Absolutely amazing day out. Staff were great! Friendly and helpful. The reef was beautiful Couldn’t recommend this high enough
Great Barrier Reef snorkel
Amazing to see the reef but the experience felt very commercial and super crowded, even in the winter (on a Saturday). My friend and I were assigned to sit in a cramped booth with 2 other parties of 2, and there was not enough space. The first snorkel spot we went to didn’t have much to see other than one big fish that followed the photographer, though the second was better. We went on a windy, chilly day with minimal sunlight, and the main cabin AC was strong so we were cold the whole day. Overall would recommend doing this in the summer and on a less busy day and going in a big group to get a table to yourself.
Great snorkeling trip to the Barrier Reef!
The team was excellent, well coordinated!! Special shout out to Simon who helped us throughout our journey and showed us some great snorkeling sites!! Elvish took us around too and was so knowledgeable. Great tour!!
Good value for money!
We did the snorkel and intro dive and had a great time! Value for money and well delivered start to finish. Well done! 👏
Gold Lounge VIP Experience
Myself and my 3 adult children (22,20,18) experienced the Gold Lounge VIP for the day. If this is something you can afford book it and don’t question value for money. We were greeted and taken straight to our lounge before anybody else was on the boat we got given our safety briefing straight away explain how the day would work, got to make a coffee had muffins and scones waiting for us along with a fridge full of non-alcoholic drink, chips and chocolate bars. They restocked it for us the chocolate bars were a hit throughout the day for Energy! they made us feel incredibly welcome and looked after us so well the trip out and back was rough however they did provide us with sea sick tablets and we had taken tablets the night before to help so we were unaffected and it certainly didn’t effect our trip. Gold Lounge was so with it again the staff made you feel so welcome and truly looked after.